Process Control & Downtime Analyst

KIA Motors Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Motors Group is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support Central Control Room activities in Process Control, including production execution, vehicle progress, and downtime reporting.

Requires an Associate’s degree with 2–5 years of manufacturing admin experience, plus strong teamwork and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and ERP/MES systems is preferred. This role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and coordination across production areas.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 2–5 years’ admin experience in manufacturing.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience with complex networks or advanced equipment operations.
• Experience using SAP and ERP/MES systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confirm Tracking in WBS In and PBS Out for each vehicle in production.
• Monitor input data and inventories; propose countermeasures for changes and emergencies.
• Collect data and input into systems; analyze reports and monitor variances.
• Publish Production Instructions and follow up closures.
• Maintain assembly schedules and propose overtime to meet volume.
• Manage PBS/Sign Off/Control Gate Holds and PBS Out constraints.
• Download and mix New Product Orders in Body Sequence Manager.
• Monitor PEMS entries; investigate downtime with shift management.
• Complete manifest changes for engines, transmissions, and fuel tanks.
• Monitor and publish downtime results for daily reports; escalate as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree + 2-5 years admin exp

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Kia Motors Group is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support Central Control Room activities in Process Control, including production execution, vehicle progress, and downtime reporting.

Requires an Associate’s degree with 2–5 years of manufacturing admin experience, plus strong teamwork and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and ERP/MES systems is preferred. This role emphasizes data collection, reporting, and coordination across production areas.